PSP50116 - Diploma of Government (Online)

PSP50116 - Diploma of Government (Online)

Professional & Associate Members $6,490Affiliate Members $6,490Non Members $6,490

Course Overview

This course covers the competencies required for independent and self-directed work in the public sector. It is particularly suited to those working in an environment where there is a range of responsibilities which are diverse in nature rather than within a narrow specialisation and/or they work in small or regionally-based organisations. The course consists of 11 units and the learning and employability skills include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative, research and analysis, technology, planning and organising, and self-management.

Learning Outcomes

Communication and leadership capabilities.

Developing, monitoring and evaluating policy implementation.

Understanding the Westminster system of government.

Government budgetary and resource allocation.

Promoting and modelling of compliance with legislation and related public sector guidelines and procedures, as well as encouraging and assisting others to comply.

Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector (PSPLEGN501B) (Core)

Undertake research and analysis (PSPGOV504B) (Core)

Facilitate change (PSPGOV514A)

Use complex workplace communication strategies (PSPGOV512A) (Core)

Monitor and maintain workplace safety (PSPOHS501A) (Core)

Promote diversity (PSPGOV505A) (Core)

Ensure team effectiveness (BSBWOR502B)

Manage operational plan (BSBMGT515A)

Manage projects (BSBPMG510A)

Provide leadership (PSPGOV511A)

Study Workload

The estimated time to complete the course is 15 hours per week over a 12 month study period comprising on-the-job learning, workplace practice, self-directed study and assessment preparation. This estimate is based on AQF guidelines and will vary according to student experience and current practice.

Assessment

A combination of knowledge questions, work-related tasks and evidence portfolio, or RPL.

This course is delivered in a partnering arrangement with UNE Partnerships (RTO ID No 6754).

NSW Public Sector Framework Capabilities

This course is targeted at Advanced to Highly Advanced level. The following behaviours from the framework are covered:

Terms and Conditions

Payments

Payment must be made either in full online at the time of confirming purchase or 14 days from the date of the invoice.
Payment is required prior to attending the event or course.

Payments - Online Events

If you have an outstanding invoice for the event, you will not receive a link to the live event.

Cancellation policy - Events

Cancellation must be in writing

Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event running — no penalty will be incurred

Cancellation received within 5–10 business days prior to the event running — 50% of the event fee will be payable

Cancellation received within 1–5 business days prior to the event running — 100% of the event fee will be payable.

Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses

Cancellation must be in writing

Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the course start date — no penalty will be incurred

Cancellation received within 7–10 business days prior to the event running — 50% of the event fee will be payable

Cancellation received within 1–6 business days prior to the event running — 100% of the event fee will be payable.

Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses

Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend, 100% of the event fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events

All requests for transfers must be in writing

Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.

Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses

All requests for transfers must be in writing

Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full

Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty, provided that nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days before course/event start date; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.

Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses

Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.

Penalties may be waived in exceptional circumstances, work commitments do not count as exceptional circumstances.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration will be refunded.